What are we missing as a global network? The session allowed for a detailed summary of various ideas that were raised during previous sessions, and for an open discussion about issues identified as missing. Members mentioned the following points that are missing from our global network, or issues in need of reinforcement:
OUR NETWORK AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY • Publication on UCLG’s place in the ecosystem of international institutions • Improve branding • Increase profile of the Global Taskforce
OUR NETWORK AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS • A development programme of our own to “talk” to local elected officials • Strengthen political participation
OUR NETWORK AND CIVIL SOCIETY • A more structured dialogue with civil society • More openness, e.g. a “youth council” or “committee for young local elected officials” • Improve communication with the general public
OUR NETWORK AND ITS DIFFERENT GROUPS • Internal dialogue, understanding and reflection • Meetings between groups of local government leaders with the same responsibilities (like the session for CEOs of local government associations in Bogotá) • Include regional governments • Include small and intermediary cities
OUR NETWORK AND ITS TOOLS AND ACTIONS • Better use of our existing resources and knowledge through a mapping process • Recycle our existing tools of all Sections • Identify many small actions from many cities, to make a difference
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